City of Huntington Park

Business License Enforcement Officer

SALARY

$6,450.00 - $7,919.00 Monthly

$77,400.00 - $95,028.00 Annually

LOCATION

6550 Miles Ave Huntington Park, CA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

2019-00085

DEPARTMENT

Finance

OPENING DATE

08/25/2026

CLOSING DATE

9/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

SALARY

$6,450.00 - $7,919.00 Monthly

$77,400.00 - $95,028.00 Annually

LOCATION

6550 Miles Ave Huntington Park, CA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

2019-00085

DEPARTMENT

Finance

OPENING DATE

08/25/2026

CLOSING DATE

9/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position

BUSINESS LICENSE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

MONTHLY SALARY: $6,450 - $7,919

PLUS AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE!

Filing Deadline: Thursday, September 10, 2026

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE FULL-TIME VACANCY IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST THAT MAY BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.

Under supervision, investigates and enforces the business license and permit provisions of the Municipal Code; does follow-up investigations and resolves complaints; collect delinquent fees and charges due the City; and assists in the enforcement of other codes and ordinances in emergency situations as required by department head.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Patrols the City investigating for violators of the City’s Business License and Permit sections of the Municipal Code;
When directed, patrols and investigate, on weekends, early morning, and late evening hours;
Investigates deliveries made by means of vehicles services rendered from vehicles, peddlers and solicitors of all types, placement of vending machines and amusement devices, and building contractors and sub-contractors;
Requires businesses or professions to obtain proper licenses and/or permits as required;
Issues citations;
Makes period visits its to all business establishments in the City;
Investigatesconstructionprojectsforpropervalidlicensedcontractors;
Makes physical inspections of reported and observed violations of the regulations and codes;
Prepares oral and written notifications for compliance detailing the nature of the violations and the necessary required changes for compliance;
Maintains records of code violations and corrective action taken;
Receives and responds to citizen complaints or requests for service; researches applicable codes and policies and assists in analyzing problems;
Communicates City policies and ordinances to business owners;
May be asked, at the discretion of the department head or its designee, in the event of an emergency to conduct routine field inspections to determine violations of applicable public nuisance; housing, commercial, property maintenance and zoning codes; Inspects vacant and improved properties for littered and/or substandard conditions; Communicates City policies and ordinance to citizens.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

City Codes related to Business License and permits;
City codes and zoning ordinances and their applications;
Good customer practices.

Ability to**:**

Read and interpret license codes, department rules, procedures and regulations,
Deal effectively with the public and obtain compliance with City codes and ordinances;
Collect and analyze field data through interviewing, observation and inspections;
Ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision;
Keep organized records and reports;
Research laws and their applications;
Understand and follow follow oral and written instructions;
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

Education and Experience Guidelines – Any combination of equivalent education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Graduation from High School or attainment of G.E.D. or CHSPE Certificate.

Experience:

Equivalent of one (1) year of experience relating to interpretation and enforcement of municipal codes and ordinances, public inspection service and complaint procedure or customer services with public contact.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License

Disaster Service Worker

Pursuant to California Government Code 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisor or by law.

Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Huntington Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Huntington Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

PROVISIONS

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Huntington Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

APPLICANT SUPPORT

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EmployerCity of Huntington Park

Address

6550 Miles Ave

Huntington Park, California, 90255

Phone (323) 584-6237

Websitehttp://www.hpca.gov

EmployerCity of Huntington ParkPhone (323) 584-6237 Websitehttp://www.hpca.govAddress

6550 Miles Ave

Huntington Park, California, 90255

Business License Enforcement Officer Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please do not use "see resume and application," as this is not acceptable and credit will not be given. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

Yes I understand the above information and instructions.

QUESTION 2 Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?

Yes

QUESTION 3 Did you graduate from high school or obtain a GED (General Education Degree) or CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination)?

Yes

QUESTION 4 Do you have at least one (1) year of experience relating to interpretation and enforcement of municipal codes and ordinances, public inspection service and complaint procedure or customer services with public contact?

Yes

QUESTION 5 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list related work experience by including the following: 1) Employer Name 2) Position Title 3) Employment Dates 4) # of hours per week 5) Job function related to California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) compliance in a governmental agency. If you answered "No", please type N/A.
Required Question